In response to Governor Walker’s announcement today regarding his proposed 2015-17 budget, the University of Wisconsin System is sharing the following statement from UW System President Ray Cross.
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Faculty share concerns about budget proposal, pass resolution condemning cut
The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday passed a resolution expressing “strong opposition” to a proposed $300 million state funding cut for the UW System. Governor Scott Walker said last week that …
Opinion writers weigh in on budget proposal
Gannett Central Wisconsin Media Editorial Board: Walker’s proposed UW cuts go too deep: Our View Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Be skeptical of Walker’s UW System plan Capital Times: Chasing away UW’s stars Wisconsin State Journal: Encourage …
Governor Walker to deliver budget address Tuesday night
Governor Scott Walker will lay out his plan for the 2015-17 state budget in an address at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the State Capitol. The address will be broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Public …
Cost containment measures for UW System
UW System administrators released a memo regarding immediate cost containment measures for UW System Administration. The restrictions do not apply to UW–Madison. Darrell Bazzell, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, says UW-Madison is taking a cautious …
UW officials: Teaching is one important part of faculty duties
Teaching is a vital part of the role of faculty and instructional staff. But the job includes many other worthy activities, UW-Madison officials noted Wednesday in response to suggestions from Gov. Scott Walker about increasing …
Budget in Brief provides answers on UW–Madison budget
As discussion begins on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal for the UW System budget, download the Budget in Brief, a guide to how the University of Wisconsin–Madison is funded and how those funds are allocated by the …
Coverage of Gov. Walker’s budget proposal for UW System
Campus, legislative leaders concerned about Scott Walker’s proposed UW cuts but welcome flexibilities Walker Proposes $300M Cut To UW System, New Freedoms Deep Cuts in Wisconsin UW officials warn of layoffs following budget plan
Chancellor Blank reacts to Governor Walker’s budget proposal
Although we have not yet seen full details of Governor Walker’s plan, I am concerned about the magnitude of the proposed budget cuts and their impact on UW-Madison. These proposed cuts are believed to be …
UW System President Cross, Regent leaders respond to Walker budget proposal
UW System President Ray Cross said in a statement that the cuts proposed by Gov. Scott Walker are “substantial” and “will impact every one of our institutions.” But he said the proposal also offers the system …